Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Assignment in Amarillo, Texas

Join a rewarding travel nursing job in Amarillo, Texas, as a Med/Surg RN caring for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative acute-care setting. This 13-week Medical-Surgical travel assignment offers supportive teamwork, manageable patient ratios, and valuable inpatient nursing experience in the Texas Panhandle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Amarillo, Texas
• Unit: Medical-Surgical, 10-bed inpatient unit
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460-$1,540
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Schedule: 36- or 48-hour weekly option; the listed schedule is four 12-hour shifts
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: Approximately 20 hours
• Float Expectations: May float to units of equal or lesser acuity

Med/Surg RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or a valid compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent inpatient Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Recent Epic experience within the past 6 months
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to provide acute-care nursing to adult and geriatric patients
• Comfort managing an approximate 1:6 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Experience with isolation precautions and personal protective equipment, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, and peripheral line care
• Eligibility for a travel nursing assignment; candidates residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a Medical-Surgical unit
• Complete patient assessments, monitor clinical conditions, and promptly communicate changes to the care team
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately according to established protocols
• Manage care for an approximate 1:6 patient ratio while prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and clinical needs
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in Epic
• Perform peripheral line care and support patients requiring nasal cannula or non-invasive airway management
• Follow isolation precautions and maintain a safe, compliant patient-care environment
• Collaborate with Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to units of equal or lesser acuity as needed

Travel Nursing in Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo offers the best of the Texas Panhandle, with wide-open skies, a relaxed pace, friendly communities, and easy access to outdoor adventures. From scenic canyon landscapes to local dining, arts, and cultural attractions, it’s an inviting destination for nurses seeking a memorable travel experience.

Apply now to join this Medical-Surgical travel nursing assignment in Amarillo, Texas, and expand your acute-care RN experience.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.